Evaluation of the Practice of Industrial Democracy Across Jurisdictions

Abstract

''The capitalist is very fond of declaring that labour is a commodity, and the wage contract a bargain of purchase and sale like any other. But he instinctively expects his wage-earners to render him, not only obedience, but also personal deference. If the wage contract is a bargain of purchase and sale like any other, why is the workman expected to doff his hat to his employer, and to say 'sir' to him without reciprocity?'' - Webb. This paper evaluates the practice of industrial democracy in different jurisdictions of the world.